Manchester United may have to shoot their move for Carlos Baleba from Brighton because of the price involved, but are convinced that the midfielder would like to make the move
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler insists that he is “very, very, very certain” that Carlos Baleba will still finish the summer at the Amex, despite the sound around a move to Manchester United – who can now put their institution on hold.
The seagulls want to keep their top talent and the Cameroon Midfielder has emerged as one of their leading lights. He has flourished since his move from Lille. Brighton has continued to excavate the last quantities with Baleba the last.
Those in Manchester, after having spent £ 200 million on their front line, now want to strengthen their midfield. The finances of the deal can prove even further with Brighton looking for around £ 100 million before they consider leaving Baleba the club.
United is willing to postpone a move for midfielder Carlos Baleba until next year because of the difficulties involved, but the men claim that the 21-year-old would like to make the switch to Old Trafford.
Hurzeler takes the lead and has been in charge of his second season and had Balba as part of his preparations for the season. Despite talking about a move, the manager insists that he has not seen a change in the attitude of the player and believes that he is committed to the case. He said, “I saw no change, he only changed his hair! He enjoys being a Brighton player.”
This summer, Brighton Joao Pedro, who left for Chelsea in a deal worth £ 60 million, has reduced their needs to renounce their top talent. The seagulls were more willing to let their stars go, but only when they have landed huge winnings.
Moises Caicedo previously left for Chelsea in a then British record contract. But their CEO Paul Barber maintains interest in their top players in nothing new, but he admits that the football landscape “is not always predictable”.
He said: “There will always be interest in our players. Manchester United has not had any contact with me. Speculation is speculation. Carlos is a fantastic talent. We hope he will be here for years – but the subject of the dynamics of the football world, which is not always predictable.”
United could focus their attention on the sporty Lisbon star Morten Hjulmand if they feel that they are out of reach and need reinforcements. The DANE would be available for £ 50 million, which is remarkably less than its release clause of £ 68 million. The Portuguese side would be willing to accept a lower fee if the necessary add-ons were met, according to reports.